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Woman breaks hubby's ribs
22 Mar 2017 at 04:38hrs | Views
A vicious Bulawayo woman broke her estranged husbands ribs with a shovel over how to share floor polish which they sale.
Velisiwe Maphosa (43) appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Mr Lungile Ncube facing assault charges in connection with the attack on her husband Mr Edward Maphosa (49).
She was jailed for an effective three months.
Velisiwe and her husband are both vendors who had been married for more than 10 years before their recent separation.
The pair had an argument early this month over how to share floor polish that they make for sale and Mr Maphosa sustained a broken rib after Velisiwe assaulted him using a shovel.
In his ruling, magistrate Ndhlovu bemoaned the rise in domestic violence cases in which women are the perpetrators.
"Domestic Violence is criminal and will not be condoned whether it is perpetrated by a man or woman. People should live in harmony and find other ways to solve disputes rather than resorting to violence. It is unfortunate that some cases of domestic violence in which men are victims may go unreported. This will send a message to society that the law does not tolerate domestic violence by anyone," said the magistrate.
"You are therefore sentenced to 90 days imprisonment. No time will be suspended and you will not be given the option of a fine or community service."
Prosecuting, Mrs Esther Sibanda said the Maphosas, who are both vendors, had an argument over how to share floor polish that they make for sale.
"On March 3 this year at around 8PM, the accused person got into a fight with the complainant over how they were going to share the tins of floor polish that they sell. The accused person started insulting the complainant, accusing him of being unmanly," said Mrs Sibanda.
"The accused person grabbed a shovel and hit the complainant on his side, under the arm. The complainant fell and called for help."
She said Mr Maphosa suffered a broken rib.
Velisiwe pleaded not guilty to assault charges saying she had acted in self-defence as she was the victim and Mr Maphosa was the aggressor.
Mr Maphosa in response accused his wife of denying him conjugal rights.
He said he reported the matter at Luveve Police Station leading to his wife's arrest.
Velisiwe Maphosa (43) appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Mr Lungile Ncube facing assault charges in connection with the attack on her husband Mr Edward Maphosa (49).
She was jailed for an effective three months.
Velisiwe and her husband are both vendors who had been married for more than 10 years before their recent separation.
The pair had an argument early this month over how to share floor polish that they make for sale and Mr Maphosa sustained a broken rib after Velisiwe assaulted him using a shovel.
In his ruling, magistrate Ndhlovu bemoaned the rise in domestic violence cases in which women are the perpetrators.
"Domestic Violence is criminal and will not be condoned whether it is perpetrated by a man or woman. People should live in harmony and find other ways to solve disputes rather than resorting to violence. It is unfortunate that some cases of domestic violence in which men are victims may go unreported. This will send a message to society that the law does not tolerate domestic violence by anyone," said the magistrate.
"You are therefore sentenced to 90 days imprisonment. No time will be suspended and you will not be given the option of a fine or community service."
Prosecuting, Mrs Esther Sibanda said the Maphosas, who are both vendors, had an argument over how to share floor polish that they make for sale.
"On March 3 this year at around 8PM, the accused person got into a fight with the complainant over how they were going to share the tins of floor polish that they sell. The accused person started insulting the complainant, accusing him of being unmanly," said Mrs Sibanda.
"The accused person grabbed a shovel and hit the complainant on his side, under the arm. The complainant fell and called for help."
She said Mr Maphosa suffered a broken rib.
Velisiwe pleaded not guilty to assault charges saying she had acted in self-defence as she was the victim and Mr Maphosa was the aggressor.
Mr Maphosa in response accused his wife of denying him conjugal rights.
He said he reported the matter at Luveve Police Station leading to his wife's arrest.
Source - Chronicle
